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5. Employment Availability

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6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?7. Background Information

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8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

091112

11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date

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17. Service Computation Date

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18. Other Date Information

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties

Read the statements below to determine what options (001 and 002) you are eligible to apply. You must enter at least one code.

001 - Merit Promotion (FDA employees only):I am eligible to be considered under merit promotion procedures because I am a current or FDA employee working in a permanent competitive service position (You must submit documentation to support your eligibility.)

002 - Noncompetitive (FDA employees only): I am eligible to be considered under this specialty code because I am a current FDA employee who meets the requirements for a noncompetitive appointment. (You must submit documentation to support your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment).

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24. Personal Background Information

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. Please read the following statements carefully and select the one response that best describes your education as it pertains to the Basic Requirement for this position. You must select one response.

A. I have successfully completed a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with a major study in an academic field related to health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (You must provide a copy of your college transcript.)B. My education is not described in the statement above.

2. Select the statement below that best describes your level of education and/or experience to qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level or higher.

A. I have at least one full year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service that included applying basic scientific principles to carry out investigative assignments; leading and organizing a team to accomplish a variety of activities; and providing technical guidance to resolve program problems, questions, and unusual situations.B. I have two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Must provide transcripts).C. I have a combination of the experience described in response A above and the education described in response B above. (Must provide transcripts).D. My specialized experience and/or education are not reflected in the above choices.

3. Select the statement below that best describes your level of education and/or experience to qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level or higher.

A. I have at least one full year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that included applying knowledge of scientific methods and concepts to carry out projects for the research and regulation of tobacco products; planning and coordinating activities among project teams in order to meet established goals for concurrent projects; and, providing written and oral work instructions and guidance in support of regulatory projects.B. I have three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree or Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Must provide transcripts).C. I have a combination of the experience described in response A above and the education described in response B above. (Must provide transcriptsD. My specialized experience and/or education are not reflected in the above choices.

4. Select the statement below that best describes your background to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level.

A. I have at least one full year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that included applying knowledge of scientific methods and FDA regulations and policies to formulate and manage tobacco product research and review projects; applying project management principles in planning and organizing concurrent activities and anticipating subtle and difficult issues; and providing oral and written briefings and recommendations concerning projects. B. My specialized experience is not reflected in response A above.

In this section, you are asked to evaluate yourself on task items using the scale provided. When making your ratings, please do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Ensure that all claimed experience can be verified by the information in your resume. Do not give yourself credit for having performed tasks you have not performed. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from employment with the organization. For each task, select the ONE response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.